Who is Kamala Harris? Answers to your questions about the vice president-elect

As Vice President-elect Kamala Harris reaches the culmination of her historic path to the White House, here are some of the most-asked questions about the former California senator.

Trump's 2nd impeachment trial could begin on Biden's Inauguration Day

The timing is not set and depends heavily on when House Speaker Nancy Pelosi decides to transmit the article of impeachment to the Senate.

Former school therapist in Ohio arrested for alleged involvement in US Capitol riot

Christine Priola, 49, a former occupational therapist for the Cleveland schools, was arrested for her alleged involvement in the deadly pro-Trump Capitol riot.

Judge: Arizona Senate, Maricopa County need to settle election fight

Arizona Republicans want to do an audit of the machines used to count the ballots, despite numerous checks and hand-count audits done by county and state officials.

Trump becomes only president to be impeached by House twice, charged with 'incitement of insurrection'

The House on Wednesday voted to impeach President Donald Trump for his role in the deadly U.S. Capitol siege by his supporters, making him the only president in U.S. history to be impeached twice.

After impeachment over Capitol riot, Trump releases video condemning violence

President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a statement urging Americans to refrain from violence amid reports of planned armed protests in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.

Virginia man in 'Camp Auschwitz' shirt at riot arrested, authorities say

A man who was photographed wearing a “Camp Auschwitz” sweatshirt during the U.S. Capitol riot last week was arrested Wednesday in Virginia, authorities said.

McConnell rejects emergency session for impeachment trial

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he will not invoke powers calling senators into emergency session for a Senate impeachment trial -- meaning the earliest it can begin is Jan. 19, the day before Biden's inauguration.

Airbnb to block, cancel DC bookings ahead of inauguration

The San Francisco-based home-sharing company said that guests whose reservations were canceled will be refunded in full. It will also reimburse hosts — at Airbnb's expense — the money they would have earned from those canceled reservations.

Pelosi’s tweet declaring 2016 election was 'hijacked' resurfaces

A resurfaced May 2017 tweet from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has led to calls for consistency from Twitter as the social media giant continues its efforts to crack down on those skeptical of the results of the 2020 presidential election.

National Guard troops sleep on Capitol floor as House nears Trump impeachment vote

The National Guard members were pictured resting on the Capitol floor, many armed, with riot shields stacked nearby. Thousands have been called in to protect the area in wake of the deadly pro-Trump riot.

House passes measure urging Pence to invoke 25th Amendment, impeachment next

The U.S. House rushed ahead Tuesday toward impeaching President Donald Trump for the deadly Capitol attack, taking time only to try to persuade his vice president to push him out first. Trump showed no remorse, blaming impeachment itself for the “tremendous anger” in America.

Trump takes no responsibility for Capitol riot, says 25th Amendment is ‘zero risk’ to him

“The 25th Amendment is of zero risk to me, but will come back to haunt Joe Biden and the Biden administration,” President Donald Trump said Tuesday. “As the expression goes, be careful of what you wish for.”

GoFundMe bans fundraisers for travel to political events with risk of violence

GoFundMe joined a growing list of companies cracking down on extremist behavior and rhetoric and is removing numerous fundraisers intended to raise money for travel expenses to events with risk of violence.

TSA on 'high alert' at airports nationwide in wake of pro-Trump Capitol riot, upcoming inauguration

TSA officials said there will be additional law enforcement at Washington, D.C.-area airports following the deadly siege of the U.S. Capitol by a pro-Trump mob and ahead of Biden's inauguration.

Concern for Capitol lockdown to become ‘significant spreading event’ after 3 lawmakers test positive

At least three House lawmakers have tested positive for COVID-19 after being locked down with several in a room during the violence siege on the U.S. Capitol, with some refusing to wear masks.

DC police officer recovering after being dragged down Capitol stairs amid chaos

A D.C. police officer is recovering after he was attacked and dragged down a set of stairs as a riot erupted on Capitol Hill last week in the District.

State capitols bolster security after FBI bulletin on nationwide armed protests

State capitols across the nation stepped up security Monday, deploying National Guard units, SWAT teams and extra police officers while several legislatures convened amid heightened safety concerns following last week's violence at the U.S. Capitol.